Lille president Gérard Lopez has confirmed Nicolas Pepe's imminent move to Arsenal is set to be concluded in the next 24 hours as Unai Emery discussed the potential strike partnership with Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang after his side's pre-season penalty win over Angers.
Having already been pictured in an Arsenal shirt, it appears Pepe's move to north London is now a matter of when not if, with the winger set to become the Gunners' record signing in a deal worth £72m.
While no official confirmation has been made yet, Lopez confirmed to French outlet RMC Sport that the move will be announced shortly for the Ivorian, who netted 22 Ligue 1 goals for Lille as the French side finished second in behind Paris Saint-Germain in France's top flight.